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ANNOUNCEMENT
Important events to note on Saturday 20 April 2013:
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The Prospects of Marine Engineeringin Malaysiaby Ms. Reika Kua Kee Eng
ACCORDING to the United Nations Conference on
Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the most rapid rise
in export share of developing economies has occurred
i
ii
miles) is coastline,iii has recognized the importance of
iv
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THE NEED FOR MORE MARITIME EXPERTS
local universities offer courses in marine engineering or
has not triggered the desired response from our academic
institutions to increase the supply of such graduates in line
our strategic intent of developing the expertise for the
of marine engineering and naval architecture in order to
meet the ever increasing demand from economic activities
i http://unctad.org/en/Pages/Statistics.aspx ii Ibid iii http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Asia-and-Oceania/Malaysia-LOCATION-SIZE-AND-EXTENT.html#biv http://www.portsworld.com/news/nst1nov27_06.htm
First Admiral Datuk Ir. Yahya Hashim,
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(Continued on page 9)
“We have prepared the platform to create and nurture
engineers and naval architects to gain the experience
engineers are involved in the design and construction ofthese vessels, the higher the value and level of competency
actual need to strengthen our expertise in platform system
We need to have experts in all areas and systems, not
COMPETENCY OF YOUNG ENGINEERS
this is important for the continuous process of development
functionality of each part in order to understand and master
communicate and have the right attitude is essential in the
INTIATIVES TO BOOST COMPETENCY OF
YOUNG ENGINEERS
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motivation courses to improve their competency and
RENUMERATION ISSUES
remuneration and promotion issues is vital to increase the
reinforce the continual commitment to enhance and practice
create excitement among students on the prospects of a
FUTURE ASPIRATIONS
(Continued on page 11)
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FUTURE PROSPECTS FOR MARINE
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THE BIRTH OF IEMTHE story of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) began with
our nation’s independence. The Institution, born exactly 20 months after
profession in the country. It was indeed a herculean task in those days to set
get in the wedge to open the way for the establishment of a local institution.
President, Allahyarham Tan Sri Ir. (Dr) Haji Yusoff
Institution when he was the State PWD Engineer in
Kelantan in 1957. “As we were attaining Merdekasoon, I thought it was the right time to form an
. He managed to gather a few
engineers who were interested in forming a local
institution when he was transferred to the Kuala
Lumpur JKR headquarters.
trying to conduct joint examinations for local candidates. Another factor that
compelled him to act was that membership of these institutions was a must if
by the British institutions to keep local engineers from being independent.
These institutions had submitted their application to the then Works
Minister, Allahyarham Tun Sardon Jubir for permission to conduct their
able to persuade the Minister, whom he had personally known, not to reply
to the institutions, pending the registration of IEM. When he was transferred
to Johor Bahru in 1958, he commuted frequently to Kuala Lumpur to hold
“secret” meetings with his fellow engineers to draw up the Constitution of the
proposed Institution.
His hard work paid off when The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, was
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Networking in Maritime Technology,Science and Management Sector:
An Industry Perspectiveby First Admiral Adjunct Prof. Dato’ Ir. Hj. Ahmad Murad bin Hj. Omar (Rtd)
INTRODUCTION
Malaysia is indeed a Maritime Nation with a coastline
measuring 4,675 kilometersi with almost all of its states
having a sea frontage. Generally, a maritime nation’s
economy would be dependent on the resources found in
the seas and beneath it, and Malaysia is not excluded. Not
only is the Malaysian economy dependent on the resources
beneath the waves and under the seabed, but also on the
sea-lines of communication such as the Straits of Malacca.
This is a trade route that had been known to many tradersfrom the early days since mankind took to the sea. In 2004,
over 80% of Chinese crude oil imports transited through the
The challenges posed by the current global economic situation
are truly a concern for not only Malaysia and the region but
also the world. Around the globe, national economies are one
by one feeling the effects of the slowdown and crumbling into
a sea of debts. With Iceland, Greece and today Spain, where
the youth unemployment rate is 50%, requiring international
Meanwhile, the middle-eastern nations are in turmoil as civil
war and anarchy is the order of the day. Against this gloomy
plan that will propel the economy of the nation to achieve
greater heights.
The Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) has been
launched. As with other mega initiatives that are as strategic
as the ETP, it is expected to transform the nation’s economy so
drastically that it will transform the whole landscape of Malaysia
to that of a high-income nation.
The question that probably lingers in one’s mind would be, “Can
programmes as listed under various National Key Economic
Activities (NKEAs) be completed successfully but also withthe intended ‘outcome’ realised and dovetailed snugly into the
amongst which, is related to the fundamental activity that is
essential, if not fundamental. In an effort to enhance Maritime
Technology, Science and Management, the industry is the
not progress. It is the industry driven by maritime professionals
that will realise the aspiration of the nation and not a plan in the
world will be successful without the existence of industry that has
go hand-in-hand to achieve success in Malaysia’s strategic ETPand to transform our homeland into a better Malaysia.
Straits of Malacca, with less than 2% transiting the Straits of
Lombok. This is a clear demonstration of the importance of
sea-lines of communication or better referred to as SLOCii.
Since 1957, the Malaysian economy has had a gigantic
leap. The transformation of the country’s economy from one
that was based on primary commodities such as tin, rubber
and palm oil, to a dynamic and vibrant industrialising nation,
is attributed to a variety of pull factors. Malaysia’s political
and economic stability, prudent and pragmatic investor-friendly business policies, cost productive workforce,
developed infrastructure comparable to that of any western
country and a host of other amenities have made this
country an enticing place for investors.
Multi-national corporations from more than 40 countries
have invested in over 5,000 companies in Malaysia’s
manufacturing and related services sectors, encouraged by
the country’s pro-business environment. Today, Malaysia is
one of the world’s top locations for offshore manufacturing
and service-based operations and is centered in the heart
of the Asian oil and gas hub. Malaysia is in its most radical
transformation stage as it battles to achieve Vision 2020.
The New Economic Model (NEM) to be achieved
through an Economic Transformation Programme (ETP)
constitutes a key pillar that will propel Malaysia into being
an advanced nation with inclusiveness and sustainability
in line with goals set forth in Vision 2020. The ETP will be
driven by eight Strategic Reforms Initiatives (SRIs), which
will form the basis of the relevant policy measures. The 12
National Key Economic Activities (NKEAs) include:
a) Oil & Gas and Energy
b) Palm Oil
c) Financial Services
d) Tourism
e) Business Servicesf) Electronics and Electrical
g) Wholesale and Retail
h) Education
i) Healthcare
j) Communications Content and Infrastructure
k) Agriculture
l) Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley.
these NKEAs and those related to the maritime technology
sector would be, the oil and gas, energy, agriculture, and
to a small extent, the Tourism NKEA. It is therefore obvious
that the Maritime Technology, Science and Managementsector will be necessary to support the national aspiration of
becoming a high-income nation as targeted under the ETP.
i www.indexmundi.comii www.wikipedia.org
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Malaysia has achieved 14 continuous years of trade
surplus. The total trade in 2011 reached RM1.269 trillion,
with an increase of 8.7% as compared to 2010, and it is the
highest total trade ever recorded thus far. Exports showed a
positive growth with an increase of 8.7% to RM694.55 billion
in 2011, while imports rose by 8.6% to RM574.23 billion.
International trade, especially seaborne trade, has
traditionally been the lifeblood of Malaysia. The key word
fundamental in the economic development. Today, more
than 90% of the country’s trade is seaborne and is carried
out via seven international ports of Malaysia, namely Penang
Port, Port Klang, Johor Port, Port of Tanjung Pelepas,
Kuantan Port, Kemaman Port in Peninsular Malaysia and
Bintulu Port in Sarawak. In tandem with the expansion of
the economy and trade, ports in the country have registered
impressive growth in recent years. Two of the ports, Port
Klang and the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), are ranked
amongst the top 20 container ports in the world.iii
THE INDUSTRY
The above quote was made by the Honorable Prime
Minister in the book published by MiGHT titled, “Malaysian
Shipbuilding/Ship Repair Industry Strategic Plan 2020” and
was launched at Langkawi International Maritime Aerospace
Exhibition (LIMA) in December 2011. The statement
reinforced the nation’s belief and trust that the maritime
industry shall be able to drive the nation’s economy to
costs, skill and talent of workforce, and infrastructure that
will ensure the climate for investment is truly suitable. The
maritime science and management related industries are
as follows but not limited to:a) Oil & Gas and its supporting industries
b)
c) Tourism (resorts construction on islands and sea fronts)
d) Energy and its related industries
e) Port management
f) Shipping (Charter)
g) Shipbuilding and ship repair (inclusive of maintenance)
h) Ocean engineering
i) Training and human resource development
j) Coastal engineering/management.
This paper shall address four major industries that
contributes generously towards the Gross National Income(GNI) and very much related in some ways to the NKEAs
networking in enhancing the Maritime Technology, Science
and Management sector. These involve the oil and gas,
repair industry.
OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
in technologies related to the industry, Malaysian oil and
gas industry is poised to increase and boom. Tax incentives
announced at the budget 2013 too will be another factor to
be reckoned with the increasing foreign direct investments
streaming into the industry. A 100% tax exemption for a
period of 10 years, and the exemption of withholding tax
and stamp duty for public-private partnership projects in the
development of oil industry will spur greater opportunities
for Malaysians. Quoting Ernst & Young LLP Partner in
the Star, dated 13 October 2012, the chances of a hit in
oil exploration used to be 1 in 8 and now with advanced
technologies, it is 1 in 2. A high probability ratio in this
magnitude will only result in further expansion of new wells
and rapid growth in the industry.
trillion for the past 20 years that equates to approximately
v The three key
fundamental success factors are technology, global reach
and local delivery capability, and for Malaysian oil companies
involved in the provision of services, the opportunities are
just there for the taking.
On the global front, deep-water offshore exploration ineastern Mediterranean, Brazil, Africa and offshore basins in
Australia are potential markets that will grow. Renewables
will be a subject explored by many countries as an alternative
energy resource but it will not pose a threat in the next few
decades as the development and growth will take time.
Close scrutiny of the industry will reveal that the elements
of Maritime Technology, Science and Management in their
different facets and forms exist and, in some instances, the
magnitude of its importance ranks high.
FISHERIES INDUSTRY
Although the outlook for oil and gas industry may seem
Malaysia’s culture and economy too. Malaysia is a nation
with more sea than land and there are more than 120,000
industry was RM5.8 billion (Department of Fisheries, 2007).
Despite the increase in revenue over the years, the
situation on the ground is worrying. Fisheries resources
declined as much as 90% between 1971 and 1997 in some
aerospace industries is concerned, Malaysia is well positioned
– Dato’ Sri Mohd. Najib Tun Abdul Razak iv
iii www.mdbc.com.myiv Malaysian Shipbuilding/Ship repair Industry Strategic Plan 2020. MiGHT 2011v The S tar, online 13th October 2012 (Continued on page 17)
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which concludes that the demersal resources in the west
coast and east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and
Sarawak were already over-exploited in 1997.
both terrestrial and marine-based. Some of the immediate
threats are:
the sustainable level.
– the use of non-selective gears such as
trawl nets results in high catch of non-targeted species
turtles, dolphins and others). This practice will deplete
marine biodiversity.
cyanide, bombs and electric gears to stun that enable
practices on the natural habitats of coral reefs, sea
grass and the marine environment is devastating.
Above are some information with regards to Malaysia’s
in the future if positive actions are not taken now.vi
the two key elements that warrant close scrutiny are the
of the various species. There are currently many initiatives
and studies that are underway towards improving the two
elements. The eco-system management regimes transcend
across political boundaries and draw in the involvement
of numerous agencies and bodies both in the public and
private sectors. The conservation of the eco-systems and
natural habitats and the recovery of local populations of
and management approaches dovetailed into statutory
regulations conforming to world’s standards.
Some of the lead agencies and organisations
(stakeholders) that are directly and indirectly involved in the
efforts are:
a) Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
b) MiGHTc) Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water
d) Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
e) Ministry of Human Resources
f) Department of Town Planning (Coastal Zoning)
g) Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
h) Department of National Heritage
i) Ministry of Tourism
j) Department of Environment
k) Ministry of Transport.
TOURISM INDUSTRY
Malaysia is truly an exotic country when it comes to beauty
attraction for tourism, especially the beaches and islands
that are found in abundance along the coastline. Adding
to this, the diverse culture and way of life of the local
inhabitants also pose as a value adding ingredient in the
promotion of the tourism industry.
Following the expansion in the industry of tourism, the
development of infrastructure shall require a rapid growth
too, as new resorts and chalets are required to be built,
thus requiring involvement of transportation facilities such
as boats, ferries, jetty facilities and other related amenities
and utilities, which will inevitably compliment the need of
collaborative actions amongst the maritime technology and
management pool of expertise. The logistics element has to
be increased and perfected in order to offer a good service
to the tourists.
Tourism Malaysia has grown by leaps and bounds
with its focus on promoting Malaysia at the domestic and
international levels. It aims to market Malaysia as a premier
destination of excellence in the region. Its vision is to
make the tourism industry a prime contributor to the socio-
economic development of the nation.
The growth of world tourism and Malaysia’s potential
as a destination of tourism have contributed to the change
and focus in the country’s tourism sector. The tourism
sector has helped generate substantive foreign exchange
earnings and employment, and it would only be a matter
of time before Malaysia places itself in the global map as
a tourism-centered destination sought by many around the
world.
SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP REPAIR INDUSTRYIn the global scenario of shipbuilding and ship repair
industry, emerging giant China has taken over Korea as
the world’s largest shipbuilding nation in terms of number
of vessels produced, and combining the two nations, they
produce almost 85% of the world’s total order booked for
new shipbuilding. The demand of new ships is very much
generated by the maritime industry and its expansion. The
longer than 300m are taking up dock spaces up to 2015 and
this would certainly boost the ship repair industry.
vi www.worldwildlifefederation.save our seafood.my
Extracted from SBSR (PEMANDU) Presentation MiGHT
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The local shipbuilding and ship repair industry only
represents a small contribution to the global statistics.
However, it is still an industry that is in direct support of
the nations Maritime industry as a whole. According to
statistics, Malaysia’s order booked in 2009 represented only
0.8% of the world order booked. The revenue generated
approximately RM7.36 billion and provided 31,000
employments. From the 252 new ships built locally, only 72
ships were exported (28%).vii
Currently the domestic shipbuilding and ship repair
market outlook is promising, as this is driven by the demands
of new ships from the local ship owners. In the Oil & Gas
sector, the demands for Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs)
shall continue to increase so long as the industry is booming.
To date there are 450 OSVs owners who are providers of
service to Petronas Carigali and other Production Sharing
Contractors (PSCs) servicing 350 offshore platforms all
over the country. However, only 40% of these vessels are
built locally in Malaysian shipyards.
In the shipbuilding and ship repair industry, application
of technology and the research in sciences related to
geotechnical structures as well as petrochemical attributes
are indeed abundant. On the support side of the house, the
logistical element that forms the backbone of the industry
is an intricate and massive pool of resources of high
technology and value investments. The parties involved
in the support sector varies from companies belonging
to the private sector to government statutory agencies
policing, regulating the safety and conduct through to the
conservation of environment and the eco-system balance.The management including coordination and
collaboration between inter and intra agency network is
indeed majestic. So much has been said about the Marine
Technology, Science and Management domain that seem
to be involving numerous people from different sectors and
agencies both public and private alike that are instrumental
in the driving of the industry and above all the economy of
the nation, but what would be the impact of networking that
gels all the elements into one big melting pot.
NETWORKING
Business networking is a socio-economic activity by which
groups of like-minded business people recognise, create,
or act upon business opportunities. A business network is a
type of social network where business activity is its reason
of existence. As an example, a business network may agree
to meet weekly or monthly with the purpose of exchanging
business leads and referrals with fellow members. To
complement this activity, members often meet outside this
circle, on their own time, and build their own one-to-one
relationship with the fellow member.
Business networking can be conducted in a local
business community, or on a larger scale via the Internet.
Business networking websites have grown over recent
years due to the Internet’s ability to connect people from all
over the world. Internet companies often set up business
leads for sale to bigger corporations and companies looking
for data sources. Business networking can have a meaning
also in the ICT domain, i.e. the provision of operating
support to companies and organisations, and related value
chains and value networks.viii
Networking has always been and will continue to be a
common feature amongst business community as it is
thought to be the bridging for communication amongst the
parties involved in business. However, networking is not
just limited to the business circle only, as it can be applied
in other models where human interaction is essential.In everyday life, networking is occurring sometimes
unknowingly amongst us. The housewife will network with
most competitive price in terms of value. Another example
would be when networking occurs between lecturers from
a university and those of other universities so that he or she
could keep abreast with the developments of teaching skills
and methods taught by other institutions as compared to his
or hers. Thus, networking is an activity that brings positive
results developing from meeting, communicating, merging,
will ease the process of rapport and facilitate the decision-
making process and ease of collaboration and co-operation
on a mutual basis.ix
Networking can also be considered as a tool for
producing results with other people, as people are the
most important resource of an organisation. The ability to
network would be one’s greatest asset as the skill can turn
someone into a successful career person. There are several
prominent business networking organisations that create
models of networking activity that, when followed, allow the
businessperson to build new business relationships and
generate business opportunities at the same time.x
If one were to attempt networking by merely using thecontent of conversation, we are doomed to failure. The
reason being that it is not just through communication that
we create a networking circle. Communication is a major
portion of the equation but not the only one. Other attributes
that will ensure successful networking are:
c) Knowledge of the over arching determinants
d) Managing hierarchy and levels
e) Developing trust, respect, integrity, credibility and
ownership.
vii Malaysian Shipbuilding/Ship repair Industry Strategic Plan 2020. MiGHT 2011viii www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ix “The Magic of Dialogue”, by Daniel Yankelovich, Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 1999
x “Unlimited Power’, by Anthony Robbins, CPI Cox & Wyman, 2001
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NETWORKING IMPACTS ON INDUSTRY
In earlier paragraphs, we discussed the intricacies of each industry
working methodology in meeting their vision and goals. Each industry has
to comply with certain governance regime that is being regulated by one
or many statutory and regulatory bodies. Over and above this, companiesassociated with the industry have its performance targets to meet in order
to be presented to the stakeholders. A business will fail if it does not offer
a favourable business proposition by increasing the shareholders value.
Therefore, the industry has a two-prong responsibility to satisfy. Firstly,
towards the shareholders and secondly, to the agencies that are relevant
between the two as the latter is where the networking element is more sought
after. It is more sought after because in the process of achieving success in
the industry, compliance to strict regulatory terms imposed by the governing
bodies must be met. Failure to comply will result in cancellation of contracts
and even more drastic result, where a legal action or a heavy penalty in the
To circumvent this possibility, companies involved in the industry will
attempt to network amongst the same peers and similar industrial players
for reason that in a case where assistance is required, provided of course
good networking is in place, companies can actually help one another. The
help that is described here is wide in range and not limited to just physical
facilitated in cases that warrant such assistance. During engagement with
relevant authorities, such assistance could also be requested such as when
engaging with government agencies and regulatory bodies. Just to name a
few, examples of such agencies include customs and excise, immigration
or misconduct but rapport and networking do facilitate ease of transaction
in many cases.The objective of any business would be expeditious implementation of
the contract and deliverables. Sometimes the red tape and bureaucratic
impediments are in the way and block the progress of successful
implementation. The path to success is to know your objective, taking action,
until you are successful. Businesses associated with Maritime Technology,
Science and Management, as described earlier, are already in a complex
industry. There could be more than one regulatory body that is involved in
each industry and as the number grows, so does the complexity.
In the Maritime Technology, Science and Management sector, the
industries are confronted with an environment that is full of uncertainties just
like the climate or weather itself. Managing an unpredictable industry where
Knowledge is superior and through networking the circle of knowledge
and sharing of information can be further enhanced. Once the reaches
outcome. If networking is fundamental, how then can it be practised in the
industry?
INDUSTRY’S PRACTICE IN ENHANCING NETWORKING
There are many ways an industry can enhance networking with relevant
parties and here are some:
a) Social events where face-to-face engagement can be conducted (in
groups or individually)
b) Conduct educational activities portraying related subjects or issues
c) Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR)
d) Identify what can the industry do to offer positive support
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such as the Institution of Marine Engineering Science &
Technology (IMarEST).
Through the conduct of social events, a closer rapport can
be created with peer industries, government and privateagencies that are relevant to a particular sector, or in short
their stakeholders. For example, shipyards in Malaysia can
organise an annual dinner and invite co-workers from the
Ministry of Transport (Marine Department) and Ministry of
Veritas to join. This rapport will strengthen ties and foster
good relationships while enhancing networking. Likewise,
conducting educational training courses could also be an
activity to foster good rapport.
Like many industries elsewhere, Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) is an activity that has been proven to
be useful in introducing industries to the general public andother entities. Some of the CSR activities such as donations
to family day or participating in a charity walkathon will
help encourage networking. Positive reinforcement by
industries too will contribute a great deal of esprit de
corps and motivational sentiment amongst industries and
government agencies, as this action will signal solidarity
and a harmonious relationship.
professional body or a learned society such as IMarEST
which has a worldwide membership roll of 15,000 would
certainly work well in promoting networking, especially in
the Marine Science and Technology professional line.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, related industries under the auspices of theMaritime Technology, Science and Management sector is
indeed a key driver in the nation’s ETP initiative directed
towards transforming Malaysia into a high-income nation.
It is never an easy task as there are 12 NKEAs that need
to be administered and some are related to the sector. The
discussions above have deliberated on some of the relevant
industries that are directly involved with the Maritime
Technology, Science and Management sector and have
extent of agencies and organisations which have linkages
with them and the complexities of their contribution. Each
industry has its peculiar way of supporting the NKEAs, and
the underpinning factor to ensure success but not limited to
it is “Networking”.
Networking is usually used in the business sector as
it has been an appendage in the business world all these
years. However, beside business, networking also exists in
other sectors and in industries where one cannot delineate
networking as something that is different as in business.
Although its approaches in business may be slightly
different, there are many similarities and the outcome would
be the same – it facilitates the decision-making process;
it speeds up actions and instills the sense of camaraderie
amongst the industry entities.
Instilling a sense of camaraderie is demonstrated by thediscussion above, where industries which participated in
networking clearly showed success in more ways than one.
Amongst them include conducting activities and inviting
participation from peer industries and government agencies
whilst continuously showing positive reinforcement to grow
good rapport and improve networking. In the international
arena, a professional body or learned society such as
IMarEST that has a ready membership of 15,000 worldwide
can offer instant networking with members from every
corner of the globe.
In summary, from the industry’s perspective, networking
is indeed fundamental in facilitating ease of execution oftasks. It will also enhance the rapport amongst people
from the industry and government agencies alike, to come
together to share success, improving camaraderie and
esprit de corps towards a strong and buoyant Maritime
Technology, Science and Management sector which in turn
will drive the economy of Malaysia into becoming a high-
income nation.
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positions in IEM, including Chairman of Marine Engineering and Naval
Architecture Technical Division and Public Services Special Interest Group
as well as a Council Member and Executive Committee Member. He is also
Executive Chairman of Omahams Corporation Sdn Bhd and Chairman of
Marine Technical Center Sdn Bhd, ASTF Logistics Sdn Bhd and Preston
Shipyard Sdn Bhd. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering
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Development of a Robustand Sustainable MalaysianIntegrated OceanObservation System
INTRODUCTION
An integrated ocean observation system which utilises
multiple platforms that will enable vast discoveries of the
complexities of ocean interactions will accelerate the
information speed for the forecasting and analysis process.
The aim of this research is to develop a reliable and robustocean observation system aptly named as the Malaysian
Integrated Ocean Observation System (MIOOS). MIOOS will
be the future backbone of real-time and continuous ocean
data measurement system in Malaysia. The availability of a
of ocean-based measurement and monitoring requirements
THE NEED FOR AN ADVANCED OCEAN
OBSERVATION SYSTEM
Technological advances and pressing management
problems have coerced the development of a new mode of
earth’s eco-systems rely on the knowledge of the current
of stressors that might lead to their deterioration in the
variables is essential and is increasingly feasible with
new instrumentation and communication. This information
is essential in measuring the environmental response to
unpredicted events in the natural and anthropogenic system.
Aquatic systems (including saltwater and freshwater)
are currently threatened on a global scale by a variety of
and destructive uses of land.The behaviour of contaminants in an aquatic eco-system
sedimentation and then re-suspension. Apart from the
land uses that detrimentally affect water quality at a micro
and macro level in the catchment. The degradation of water
sources has increased the need to determine the baseline
quality status of aquatic regions so that an indication of
induced anthropogenic activities.
of representative and quantitative information on the
In order to understand the process’ dynamics of aquatic
needs to be implemented. In the establishment of a water
and the nature of the zones as well as the objectives and
functions of the system must be considered. If monitoring
is not performed correctly or errors are contained within the
actual situation and will result in an indiscriminate wastage of
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or ocean monitoring programme which yields reliable and
representative results is certainly very crucial.
WHAT IS AN OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTEM?
infrastructure which consists of a set of independent
instruments that interact to gather data for the purpose of
observing the ocean. Several observation systems have
the low bandwidth events such as observations of slow
such as ultrasonic biological sources. The physical
platforms for the observation system can range from
unmanned aerial vehicles and buoys. These platforms can
the data acquisition system and will then be processed in
order to prepare the data for digital transmission.
implementation of the ocean observation system as this
system will support and enhance the efforts in:
i. improving the health of the oceans;
ii. protecting human lives and livelihoods from marine
hazards;
iii. supporting defence and security systems;
iv. measuring and predicting environmental changes;
v.
enjoyment of ocean resources;
vi.
vii. tracking and understanding climate change and the
ocean’s role in it; and
viii. supplying important information to ocean-related
businesses.
MIOOS AIMS
The in-situ data when combined with satellite data enable
a more holistic condition of the aquatic or oceanic zones
to be modeled and determined. Sustaining the project will
in the coastal marine environment. It will also provide the
observations necessarily for better understanding and
forecasting of the fundamental connection between the
coastal biological processes and the regional or oceanic
system presented here represents a new way for integrated
observations of the targeted zones. MIOOS aims to enable
and execute a number of basic and applied ocean-related
data for:
i. Episodic large scale events
ii. Episodic small spatial and temporal scale events
iii. Large noise that signal variables
iv. Filling gaps
v. Legacy science information.
MIOOS ARCHITECTURE
underwater robotic platforms consists of:
i. Intelligent Hybrid Underwater Vehicle(IHUV)
ii. Underwater Glider Platform
iii. Mini Remotely-Operated Vehicle (ROV)
iv. Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV)
v. Drosobots (Micro-ASVs with multi-agent applications)
vi. Blimp (Communication Hub).
The research and development efforts for all the underwater
robotic platforms were conducted in the Underwater
Robotics Research Group (URRG) lab in Universiti SainsMalaysia (USM). MIOOS will also make use of the existing
sensor development capability for much better sensing
modules and instrumentation suited to the Malaysian
maritime eco-systems. The real-time data acquisition will be
number of data pre-processing and analysis can be done
data can also provide a better insight on the current oceanic
or coastal conditions.
Investigations on the sustainability of the marine eco-
system will be enhanced by the installation of MIOOS with
its associated capabilities. MIOOS will also be utilised for
will be utilised as a proof of concept for its viability and
feasibility over a wider usage.
Figure 1: Typical anchor and buoy-mounted
measurement devices for ocean observation
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IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME
integration issues. The tasks of developing these platforms
are in line with the government’s effort for national capacity
potential wealth generation goals. Figures 3 and 4 show the
complete setup of MIOOS.
The proposed project is divided into three stages. Stage
1 consists of three major components involving platform
and development of stationary observation nodes and
the development of land-based monitoring and database.
controlled lake and sea tests. The tests conducted will
enable detailed performance criteria to be determined. The
information will be used to improve and upgrade all the
available sub-modules.
integrated to form an observation system prototype. The
major key in this integrated observation system is the
wireless communication between sub-modules within each
from multiple stationary nodes to land-based monitoring and
be conducted and matched to the most suitable platform or
of the dedicated platform will be conducted. The system
modules will also be tested and further optimised. The land-based monitoring and database centre will be tested for
research activities occur at this stage of the research.
observation system will be ready for actual industrial
Figure 2: Underwater robotic platforms for ocean observation
(a) Mini Remotely-Operated Vehicle (ROV), (b) Drosobots, (c) IHUV,
(d) Blimp, (e) ASV, (f) Glider
Figure 3: MIOOS Application
(a) Concept, (b) System Components
(a)
(b)
Figure 4: The Complete Setup of MIOOS
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FUTURE PLANS AND FURTHER DEVELOPMENT
MIOOS setup in a dedicated eco-system where several studies will be done
and matched to the most suitable platform or group of platforms. A series
optimised. The main control and command centre will be tested for real-time
Engr. Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohd. Rizal Arshad graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1994
with a B.Eng. in Medical Electronics and Instrumentation. He then pursued his MSc. in Electronic
Control Engineering at the University of Salford, graduating in December 1995. Following from
this, in early 1999, he completed his PhD. degree in Electrical Engineering, with specialisation in
robotic vision system. He is currently an Associate Professor and the deputy dean of the School of
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia and with his team of researcher, is
also the pioneer of underwater system technology research efforts in Malaysia, known as URRG.
He is very interested in investigating the fusion of the natural world with the modern engineering
pool of knowledge. This is the reason his group has embarked on the bio-inspired research efforts
and the utilisation of nature to complement the current robotics system.
En. Khalid Isa graduated from the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, in 2001 with a BSc in Computer
Science. He then pursued his MSc in Computer System Engineering at the Universiti Putra
Malaysia, graduating in 2005. Since then, he has been working at the Universiti Tun Hussein
Onn Malaysia (UTHM), as a full-time lecturer. Currently, he pursuing his PhD in Electrical and
He has been with the Underwater Robotics Research Groups (URRG) USM from December 2010.
His research interests are computational intelligence, image processing, control and autonomous
system.
Herdawatie Abdul Kadir received the Bachelor degree in electrical and electroning engineering
from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2001 and the master degree in mechatronic and automatic
control in 2005. She is currently working toward the Ph.d degree in computational intelligence
at URRG, University Sains Malaysia. Her current research interest include modeling, control,
localization and Mapping.
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Underwater Sensorsfor Marine Applications
INTRODUCTION
The ocean covers about 71% of the earth’s surface and
the wide use of underwater sensors has contributed greatly
to the success of exploration of the underwater world
without endangering human lives. An underwater vehicle
which requires minimal or no intervention of a human
operator is also known as an unmanned underwater vehicle
(UUV) and was developed in the early 70s. With the helpof the underwater sensors in monitoring and performing
environmental surveillance, the UUV makes the system
avoiding any obstacles. The installation of sensors has
enabled the vehicle to make decisions according to the
input while operating with minimal human supervision.
Power consumption, communication and operational
cost are some of the most common issues involved
when it comes to operating the underwater system in the
open seas or in lakes. To overcome these problems, the
miniaturisation and performance quality of the underwater
system are required.
There are so many small areas which could not be
explored as the size of the current UUV is too big, thus
making it impossible for it to be operated within narrow
spaces. The minimisation of UUV size is important and it
depends greatly on the system integration which consists of
sensors and circuitry. In order to achieve the miniaturisation
and higher performance of the underwater system, a small-
yet low in power consumption while possessing a longer life
span, is required.
In general, the sensor is divided into two categories,
namely physical and chemical. Physical sensors are
usually used to measure physical variables such as force,
sensors are usually used to detect chemical and biological
variables including chemical concentrations, pH, binding
strength of biological molecules, and interaction amongst
proteins.
Underwater sensors are mostly physical sensors such
Such sensors have been developed over decades using
a variety of approaches. To improve the performance of
factors need to be considered when it comes to designingunderwater sensors, such as water murkiness, water
pressure, and the salinity effect which is quite different from
a sensor that is operated on land.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF UNDERWATER SENSORS
The navigation and localisation of the underwater vehicle are
a big challenge. Hence, various techniques for the estimation
of the position and orientation such as an inertia, sonar and
vision based systems have been developed. The sonar
based system utilises the acoustic wave for communication
and imaging in the underwater environment as shown in
Figure 1. The sonar technology is most commonly appliedin geophysical, geotechnical and environmental surveys.
challenges faced by researchers in acoustic micro design.
Since the last decade, various acoustic sensors starting
from the scalar-type sensor, which only measures pressure
components, to the vector-type sensor, which measures
developed where both capacitive type and piezoelectric
type acoustic sensors have been successfully miniaturised.
using silicon process technology which has led to the many
different principles of sensing including electrostatics,
piezoresistivity, piezoelectricity, thermal resistivity and
bimetallic thermal bonding.
Another technique used in positioning the underwater
vehicle is the vision based system. By using an optical
sensor, this system offers many advantages in terms of
cost and size compared to the acoustic designed sensor.
The vision based system can also provide some important
information such as the horizontal and vertical distance
between the UUV and an object. Further more, opticalinformation travels at the speed of light so that the bandwidth
and latency of visual sensing are only introduced by the
camera and for subsequent processing. However, this type
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Figure 1: Sidescan sonar survey by UUV
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of sensor has its limitation when it is operating under a poor
visual condition. It could perform better near the ocean or
for the optical sensor such as motion estimation and non-
uniform illumination.
to enable its implementation on underwater platforms. There
sensor, namely the thermal based hot-wire anemometry
and Doppler frequency shifts. The principle of the hot-
wire anemometer is based on the anemometer principle
transfer through a small electrically heated hot-wire sensor.
However, the disadvantage of the hot-wire anemometer
is the energy management. The hot wire needs an
accumulator with high density to produce a high current.
Therefore, to improve the power consumption, the use of
The Doppler frequency shift measures the velocity by
transmission and reception of signal. However, reducing
the size of this type of sensor is the critical part because it
consists of the transmitter and the receiver. With the help
miniaturised the Doppler by the fabrication of integrated
optics on a single substrate.
The development of the underwater sensors is still
ongoing and many different designs have been proposed.
In addition, a new approach has been found to improve
the performance of the sensor including investigation ofthe mechanism inspired by nature or better known as bio-
inspired sensor, while the use of new materials such as
polymer is proposed.
BIO-INSPIRED SENSOR
A bio-inspired approach can provide ideas for new designs
and capabilities, starting from the use of tongs and tweezers
to genetic algorithms and autonomous legged robots. Table
1 shows a few examples of different mechanisms inspired
function of nature to the underwater system and sensor. In
approach is a promising alternative to the conventional
underwater sensor, which has encountered the current
for survival under water.
The biological lateral line system consists of canals
the neuromast, it will cause cupula displacement and
the hair cells will induce a neuron signal. Based on this
principle, different sensor designs have been discussed
by a few researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign since year 2000. Figure 2 shows the hair cell
the power consumption required to run the system is low
but with an improved lifespan for certain operations that
require longer running time such as monitoring activity of
some habitats. This system also helps to minimise the size
of UUV which enables it to perform this simple task and
reduces the cost of operation.
POLYMER BASED SENSOR
Recently, polymer material has been found to have highercompatibility as compared to other previously used
materials. It can provide greater advantages, especially in
Inspired by Mechanism Underwater Applications
Fish and
cricket
Hair Cilium Flow detection
Fish Neuromast Hydrodynamic imaging
around vehicle
Propulsion
Autonomous underwater
vehicle
Plankton Communication Underwater wireless sensor
network
Dolphin Swimming
Behaviour
vehicle for short-distance
echolocation
Rats and
Shrews
Whisker Tactile sensing in underwater
environments
Table 1: Representative mechanism and underwater
applications inspired by animals
Figure 2(a) Hair cells in the lateral line system;
(a)
(b)
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of the polymer materials are easy to deform and they are
suitable to be used to form the membrane or smart skin for
the sensor. Polymer material can also be used for different
purposes including as substrates, adhesion, packaging and
coating. The acquiring cost for many polymer materials
easier to handle. Polymers also allow the researcher to
design the sensor with a simpler structure and fabrication
process such as casting and molding. Table 2 shows the
different types of polymer and applications in sensors.
an important role in leading the small-scale device to
integrate with a different number of applications because of
their potential in chemical and biochemical engineering. It is
In addition, smaller channels improve resolution and enable
the reduction of the overall size of the device, but it also
makes the detection of small vessels to be more challenging
and more sensitive to adsorption. The commonly used
attached to the glass, making it a user-friendly material that
allows the user to create any types of geometry using mold-
replication technology.
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
major problems with the underwater sensor include the size,
sensor is important for the autonomous vehicle to survive
the underwater environment especially for monitoring
and navigation. The variable of the sensor with different
purposes demand researchers to explore the underwater
world which has become more challenging. The underwater
sensor technology needs to be further improved to increase
the role of the sensor in assisting the underwater vehicle.
helps the researcher to improve the current conventional
sensor and has led to some new trends pertaining to the use
on these advantages to develop nano-scale technology,
which is quite new compared to micro technology. In fact,
it is necessary to explore and understand the bio-inspired
sensor in underwater sensing in future researches. The
mechanism inspired by nature is more unique and suitable
to implement in various types of applications. The new
materials such as polymer have the potential to be integrated
other materials. Future work is required for the development
of underwater sensors, especially in the effort to look for
new materials, structures and sensing principles.
Types of Polymer Applications
valves
Parylene
Liquid crystal polymer Flow sensors
Su-8 epoxy
Acrylics
Polyimide
Table 2: Representative Polymer Materials and Applications
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Engr. Assoc. Prof. Dr Mohd. Rizal Arshad graduated from University of
Liverpool in 1994 with a B.Eng. in Medical Electronics and Instrumentation.He is currently an Associate Professor and the deputy dean of the School of
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
En. Mohd. Norzaidi Mat Nawi received the B.Eng. degree in mechatronic
engineering from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia in 2010. He
is currently pursuing a Ph.D degree in electrical and electronic engineering
at Universiti Sains Malaysia and his research focuses on the development of
OBITUARY
With deep regret, we wish to inform that Datuk Ir. Terence
Chong Nyim Fatt, past IEM Sabah Branch Chairman, had
passed away on 7 November 2012. On behalf of the IEM Council
and management, we wish to convey our deepest condolences
to the family.
The IEM Editorial Board
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A Technical and NetworkingVisit to SurabayaMARINE ENGINEERING AND NAVAL ARCHITECTURE TECHNICAL DIVISION
INTRODUCTION
The technical visit has become an important part of
interpersonal development of human capital especially for
educators from a university. There is a certain knowledge
that cannot be acquired and will not be imparted without
a technical visit. The technical visit is a vital part of one’s
career development where it helps to bridge the gap
between learning through the theoretical and the real
working environment.
about the organisational structures and modes of operation
in different industries, particularly involving the marine
sector. The scope of the technical visit which has been
determined by the organiser varies, and it can be clustered
into three main areas that is, the research, technology and
human capital training.
A technical and networking visit to Surabaya was
organised by the Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture
Technical Division, The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
(IEM) from 1st to 3rd March 2012. Amongst the objectives
of the visit are to develop a networking relationship with the
knowledge in the research and technological development
in the marine industries. In addition, the visit also serves as a
platform to present the SME Assist as an agenda of Universiti
Sains Malaysia (USM), which could enable opportunities for
future collaboration in teaching and research.
The delegation from USM comprises Dr Abdul Rahim
Othman (Chairman of SME Assist, BJIM), Associate Prof.
Dr Shahrul Kamaruddin (Deputy Chairman of SME Assist,
BJIM) and Associate Prof. Dr Mohd Rizal Arshad (Head of
Underwater Robotics Research Group).
SCOPE OF VISITThe scope of the visit focuses on the following:
Visit to Dok Perkapalan Surabaya (DPS) – One of the
largest dockyards in Indonesia.
Visit to Indonesia Hydrodynamics Laboratory (IHL),
Universitas Teknologi Sepuluh November – Marine
laboratory (longest towing tank in Indonesia/South East
Asia).
Visit to Balai Pendidikan dan Pelatihan Ilmu Pelayaran
(BP2IP), Surabaya – Ship handling simulator (computer
generated) and engine room simulator (real live size).
This training centre is meant for nautical and marine
upon graduation.
Networking session with marine businesses in the
Surabaya region during dinner.
Socialising in Golf (Optional: Afternoon of 2 March
2012). This session would also involve local engineers/
businessmen and IMarEST members from Surabaya.
A VISIT TO DOK PERKAPALAN SURABAYA (DPS)
History started on 22 September 1910, when the colonial
Dutch Government established N.V Drogdok Maatschappij.
It was originally intended to service Dutch ships in Indonesia.
Between 1942 and 1945, the company was managed by theJapanese Government under the name of Harima Zosen.
After its nationalisation on 1 January 1961, N.V Droogdok
named P.N Dok dan Perkapalan Surabaya. Based on the
decree by the Minister of Sea Communication in 1963, the
dockyard Sumber Bhaita was integrated into the company.
Thereafter, since 8 January 1976, the company has
assumed a new legal status as a ‘PT’.
which are able to accommodate vessels of up to 290m in
length and of approximately 135,000 DWT. They also have
the possibility of repairing vessels up to 310m in length
along the shipyard quays. The quays are about 6,000m
long in total, including 3,500m of quays fully equipped with
t